annietom56 annietom56
  • 04-09-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

Dan is 4 times as old as Tim. 8 years from now the sum of their ages will be 71. How old are they now

Respuesta :

apologiabiology
apologiabiology apologiabiology
  • 04-09-2016
d=dan  age
t=tim age
d is 4 times as old as tim
d=4t

8 years from now (d+8 and t+8)
sum is 71
d+8+t+8=71
d+t+16=71
minus 16
d+t=55
sub d=4t
4t+t=55
5t=55
divide both sides by 5
t=11
sub back
d=4t
d=4(11)
d=44

dan is 44 and tim is 11
Answer Link
ChristianGirl7 ChristianGirl7
  • 04-09-2016
they are 63 years old. subtract 8 from 71
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Impressionism is an objective and impersonal mode of writing. True or False?
What was one famous architect from the Shang dynasty
What was a benefit of the time period known as Pax Romana? 1. What was a benefit of the time period known as Pax Romana? A. The Roman Empire discovered many sci
Find the product of 40.1 and 34 using any method.
I need to write a 3-4 page paper on motivation. Any ideas for how to get past the writers block?
In order for the lac operon genes to be turned on and for transcription of the genes to take place, what must happen?
Producers _____ labor, because they want and are willing to pay for people to work in their businesses. a. demand b. supply
During a hoagie sale fundraiser, a ski club sold 42 Italian hoagies and 53 roast beef hoagies. What is the ratio of Italian hoagies sold to the total number of
A coat has been marked down 20% to $26.40 what was it's original value?
Nicki school day last 7 hours 20 minutes how many minutes does Nicki school day last explain how you found your answer